croup
- usually viral in origin
- sx: barking cough
Xray findings:
- reflex inspiratory distention of hypopharanyx
- conically narrowed air column ("pencil point") in
SUBglottis
The subglottic area of the larynx has a
loose mucosal attachment that narrows rapidly with edema
causing respiratory distress and inspiratory stridor.
need approximately 130 kVp exam of soft tissues
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